as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Losing Steers, and the eggs, unleashed an outpouring.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Pink and her 14-year-old daughter Willow Sage Hart delivered a powerful duet during Pink’s guest hosting stint on the Kelly Clarkson Show, drawing an outpouring of praise from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
—Ryan Brennan
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But Mabel the rescue dog showed his soft side, and her public journey toward a final goodbye over the past two weeks prompted an outpouring of stories and support from his listeners.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Losing Steers, and the eggs, unleashed an outpouring.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Pink and her 14-year-old daughter Willow Sage Hart delivered a powerful duet during Pink’s guest hosting stint on the Kelly Clarkson Show, drawing an outpouring of praise from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
—Ryan Brennan
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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The first two days of free agency have seen an exodus of Kansas City Chiefs defenders, and linebacker Leo Chenal has become the latest.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite concerns about wealthy New Yorkers fleeing our city, the real exodus is happening in the middle.—
Gary LaBarbera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The garlic bread is presented as a glistening round of spelt schiacciata gushing with butter, garlic and parsley.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The federal government has since threatened to withhold the state’s Medicaid payments, and Minnesota DHS sued in response to immediately unblock the flow of Medicaid funds.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the flow of millions of barrels of oil a day, causing what the International Energy Agency described as the biggest hit to global supply on record.—
Skylar Woodhouse,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Daniel Yergin, one of the world’s foremost energy experts, notes how China has become resilient in a different way, by pouring oil into storage for a rainy day.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Generous Jupiter is moving forward once more in your 9th House of Travel, pouring inspiration into your cosmic cup.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Chopper 3 was over the scene where three boats were spraying water on the barge.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ejiofor was the driving force, erupting for 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, nine rebounds, seven blocks and three steals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected the lava glowing inside the Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit caldera through webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun erupting.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fear of a refinery spewing sulfur-dioxide soot and unleashing acid rain, Yoder said, was enough to prompt the county health department to create a pollution-control office to enforce air-quality regulations and end the refinery plans.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hawaii Island’s Kilauea volcano began erupting on March 10, spewing rock fragments as large as footballs, threatening nearby communities and closing nearby highways.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They should then be joined by the Young Republicans who reportedly have been spouting Nazi mottos and ideas.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nor does anyone spouting rock-hard opinions in recent weeks about Malik Willis with little more than scant and seductive game film.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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